Citizen Cope’s Hurricane Waters

Citizen Cope's Hurricane Waters

A couple of weeks ago, I stumbled upon Citizen Cope’s 2004 album, The Clarence Greenwood Recordings. I had the singer/songwriter’s CD in my office for months but never bothered to give it a listen. So I did, and I really like it. A great guitar-folk album with elements of dub, reggae, and soul. There’s one song on there I kept spinning over and over, because it’s just so good. It’s called “Hurricane Waters.” And, with the events of the last week, I’m spinning it more and more. It’s a chill and polished anthem, very subdued and very powerful.

If you’re like me, and you try to find music to help make a chaotic world feel more sensible, I suggest seeking this track, which includes lyrics like:

“I will carry you through the hurricane waters And I’ll remember you in the blue skies